Silver mark of Christian IV of Denmark, Denmark (Copenhagen), 1588 - 1648. 1947.2.1291

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1947.2.1291

Physical Description

  • Axis: 11

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 7.867
    • Diameter (in mm): 31

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 1588 - 1648

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1617
  • Denomination: mark
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: CHRISTIANUS IIII D G DANI1617
    • Type: 3/4 bust (w/ torso) of king|head obstructs border at top

  • Reverse

    • Legend: +NORVVAND A G OTO QREX
    • Type: "*I*/MARCK/DANSKE" w/ the Danish arms (3 lions and hearts) underneath atop a large scale cross extending into lower border

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1947.2.1291
  • Department: Medieval
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: Common Era

Notes

  • January 1947

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States